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We left the Old Spanish Trail to follow former cattle drive trails in a northwesterly direction. Two Texas State Parks were our destination through this section of the Longhorn State: South Llano River State Park has one of the largest back country wilderness areas in the state park system; and San Angelo State Park contains … Continue reading Texas – Where the Buffalo Roam
Willkommen to Fredericksburg, TX! In the heart of the Texas Wine Region of the Hill Country, this trendy city with German roots is as charming as it is diverse. While here, we hiked Lady Bird Johnson’s Nature Trail, climbed Enchanted Rock, watched millions of Mexican free-tail bats emerge at dusk from Tunnel State Park, and … Continue reading Texas – Fredericksburg
The Hill Country of Texas runs north of San Antonio through Austin until it meets the panhandle of the state. Here is the first taste of the West where ranches and horses abound and the wide open ranges and blue sky are the stuff of every western movie. Our next stop along the Old Spanish … Continue reading Texas – Hill Country
"Runaway Scrape of 1836" We left the Piney Woods and took the Old Spanish Trail west of Houston to the town of San Felipe. Established in 1824 by Stephen F. Austin with almost 300 families, this area became the political and economic center as Texas reached for independence from Mexico. Here along the banks of … Continue reading Texas – On the Trail to San Antonio
The Old Spanish Trail Highway affectionately known in Texas as the “OST” is a 900 mile East-West pathway from Beaumont to El Paso established in the 1920’s. The highway route cobbled together some of the oldest roads and trails in the New Spain territory which were used prior to the 16th century. Our travels will … Continue reading Texas – The Old Spanish Trail (O.S.T.)
New Orleans has something for everyone. It is a multi-faceted city and so complex in offerings that it would take years to experience even a fraction of what makes this the Paris of the South. The unique culture of N’awlins extends beyond the city to the areas all around Lake Pontchartrain, too. Our tip for … Continue reading New Orleans and vicinity
We left behind the Gulf Shores’ sandy beaches and breezes and headed into the swamps and bayous of the South. Our first stop was Gautier, MS located at the eastern edge of the largest remaining wet pine forest tract that extends from western Florida to eastern Texas. Swamps, marshlands, bayous and rivers are never far … Continue reading Swamps & Bayous
Gulf Shores, Alabama With miles of white sandy beaches, Gulf Shores, Alabama is a popular winter destination for tourists and seasonal RVers. The stilted houses in colorful pastels, surf shops, luxury resorts and yachts, plus seafood restaurants and walk-up frozen daiquiri stands give the Gulf Shores its beach town vibe. Pastel houses along the shoreway. … Continue reading Alabama (Part 3) – Gulf Shores
The Mobile Bay area has a rich museum culture. In the northern part of the Bay, we visited three outstanding attractions: the USS Alabama in Battleship Memorial Park, the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde. Battleship Memorial Park In an amazing demonstration of foresight and an outpouring of community support, the people of … Continue reading Alabama (Part 2) – USS Alabama & Mobile
Mobile Bay, Alabama is located on the Gulf of Mexico. We were drawn to this area for the Civil War sites and found a rich heritage not only in military history, but in culture, wildlife, charming towns, and great seafood! Specifically, the inspiration for this destination was the result of a couple of our favorite … Continue reading Alabama (Part One) – Mobile Bay
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